How to pronounce filch
Say it like FILCH. Filch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FILCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of filch
American and British speakers say filch in essentially the same way: /fɪltʃ/ in the US and /fɪltʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FILCH.
What does filch mean?
- To illegally take possession of (something, especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.“Hey, someone filched my wallet!”
- Something which has been filched or stolen.
- An act of filching; larceny, theft.
Where does filch come from?
From Middle English filchen (“to pilfer, steal”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with filch
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Questions about saying filch
How do you pronounce filch?
Say FILCH. The American pronunciation is /fɪltʃ/. In British English it is /fɪltʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filch?
Filch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FILCH.
Do Americans and Brits say filch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪltʃ/ and the British form is /fɪltʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.